Where to watch Better Off Dead... in the US

Name: Better Off Dead...
Genre: Comedy, Romance
Released: 1985-08-23
Cast: John Cusack, Amanda Wyss, Diane Franklin, Aaron Dozier, Curtis Armstrong

Better Off Dead... (1985) is streaming in the US on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and YouTube Free, included with a subscription.

Checked November 8, 2026. Streaming included with a subscription only; we don't list rentals or purchases.

Type: Movie
Year: 1985
Genre: Comedy, Romance
Runtime: 1h 37m
Original language: English
Director: Savage Steve Holland
Starring: John Cusack, Amanda Wyss, Diane Franklin, Aaron Dozier and Curtis Armstrong
IMDb: 7.1/10 (54,336 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes: 75%

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Better Off Dead... is 97 minutes long (1 hour and 37 minutes).

Who is in the cast of Better Off Dead...?

The cast includes John Cusack, Amanda Wyss, Diane Franklin, Aaron Dozier and Curtis Armstrong.

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